AMREF International Non-profit Careers - Project Assistant Fistula Repair Project (Mc Arthur Foundation)
Funding Source: Mc Arthur FoundationDuty Station: Gulu and Lamwo, UgandaAMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. AMREF is headquartered in Nairobi, and has programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. Job Summary: The Project Assistant will assist the Project Officer in the project implementation, planning and documentation of the Project and following up on the specialist outreaches in activities related to prevention and obstetric fistula repairs in the designated areas of Uganda and in line with the AMREF Strategy.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Rigorously engaging the Districts and Hospitals at activity level during routine repairs of WF using outreach and static models.Facilitate linkages to rehabilitation programs and reintegration of repaired women into their societies. Work closely with the district teams, support VHTs to mobilize communities, identify and refer women with WF to repair facilities and camps.Technically support post-operative follow up of women by health workers in the districts.Support in organizing national and district level meetings for the project launch and start up activities with different stakeholders.Technically support in facilitating district teams and health facilities in preparation of annual operational plans Support in research, data collection, analysis and reporting including conducting quarterly monitoring visits to the project sites.Work with the district health teams to conduct advocacy and community sensitization activities within the project areas.Offer support in organizing support supervision visits by the project team and other partners.Assist in obtaining IRB and NCST clearance for studies.Support in running radio announcements/programs upcoming VVF repair camps.Support in collecting and compiling reports from the surgeons.Actively support in the development of the project work plans. Support in engaging MOH for clinical services, FTWG and other stakeholders to develop and follow up on action plans for fistula repairs.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery or Clinical Medicine or any related in-service trainings.Past experience in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and External Quality Assessment (EQA).Well versed in MOH reporting guidelines and national outreach service operations in Uganda.Extensive knowledge of local government health systems.Past exposure and experience and a good understanding of best practices documentation of project experiences to and evidence- based advocacy.Computer literacy skills Excellent track record in managing financial resources in an NGO setting.A minimum of five years’ experience in clinical programs and specialist outreach services.Three or more years’ working experience with an SRH/Maternal Health system or programme.Fluent in the local languages in the regions including Acholi, Luo etc will be an added advantage.Possess the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.Highly flexible in handling work assignments and ability to perform under pressure.Commitment to quality and thoroughness.Integrity and confidentiality.Empathy.Commitment to quality and thoroughness.Non-judgmental approach in human relations.If you would like to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote reference number xxxx and send a copy of your updated CV, together with a cover note/application letter, which should include evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and contact details of three recent work-related referees, addressed to the Country Director, AMREF Uganda by email to jobs.amrefuganda@amref.org Emails should not exceed 2MB. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.Deadline: Friday 18th April 2014For More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
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